Provence Golf Holidays
Lavender, vineyards, the Alpilles and the sea, with a Seve Ballesteros course at the heart of it. A Provence golf holiday folds genuinely good golf into one of the great regions to eat, drink and slow down, anchored by Pont Royal and the resorts of the Var.
Photo: Golf International de Pont Royal, Provence via Google.
Who this trip suits
A Provence golf holiday suits players who want their rounds wrapped in the good life. The golf is varied and rewarding without being severe, and it sits among vineyards, olive groves, hill villages and the coast, so a morning round leads naturally to a long lunch, a wine tasting or an afternoon by the sea. Pont Royal, designed by Seve Ballesteros, gives the trip a championship centrepiece.
It works beautifully for couples and relaxed groups who pair two or three rounds with the wider region: the markets and hill towns of the Luberon, the Roman cities of Arles and Nimes, the vineyards of the Rhone, and the resorts and beaches of the Var. The driving is short and scenic, the resorts are comfortable, and the golf is enjoyable for a mixed ability group.
The courses to build it around
Pont Royal · Seve Ballesteros, 1992
The region's championship anchor, Pont Royal was designed by Seve Ballesteros and opened in 1992, voted France's best course from 2021 to 2024 by the World Golf Awards. A strategic, sun baked layout in the Durance valley, demanding but fair, and the round to build the trip around.
Terre Blanche · Dave Thomas
In the hills behind Cannes, Terre Blanche's two Dave Thomas courses, Le Chateau, built in 2004, and Le Riou, anchor a five star resort with a hotel and spa. Polished resort golf among the perched villages of the Pays de Fayence.
Saint Endreol · Michel Gayon, 1992
In the Var, Saint Endreol is a dramatic Michel Gayon design from 1992, carved through woods, rock and water, with a spa resort attached. Spectacular and characterful, a favourite for a Provence trip.
Golf de Servanes
At the foot of the Alpilles near Mouries, Servanes is a friendly par 72 from 1989 set among olive groves and umbrella pines, an easy, scenic round that captures the spirit of inland Provence.
Dolce Fregate
On the coast near Bandol, Ronald Fream's 1992 layout runs above the Mediterranean with vineyard and sea views, a fine way to pair Provence golf with the coast.
The Provence life
Between rounds the region delivers: the lavender and hill towns of the Luberon, Arles and the Camargue, Rhone and Bandol wines, and the markets and tables that make Provence Provence.
Designers and dates verified June 2026 from the clubs and recognized course databases. Pont Royal was designed by Seve Ballesteros and opened in 1992; Terre Blanche's courses are Dave Thomas designs, with Le Chateau built in 2004; Saint Endreol was designed by Michel Gayon in 1992; Servanes opened in 1989 and Dolce Fregate was designed by Ronald Fream in 1992. Access, conditioning and green fees change, so always confirm with each club before booking.
A sample Provence week, day by day
Arrive in Provence
Fly into Marseille or Nice, settle into a Luberon or Var base, and open with a village dinner.
Pont Royal
A morning on the Ballesteros course, then an afternoon among the vineyards and hill towns.
Saint Endreol or the coast
A dramatic round in the Var, or a coast and market day for the non golfers.
Terre Blanche
Resort golf in the hills behind Cannes, then a spa afternoon and a long dinner.
A last round and home
Servanes or Dolce Fregate to finish, then the short drive to the airport and home.
Indicative green fees and when to book
| Course | Style and note | Indicative green fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pont Royal | Seve Ballesteros championship course | about 90 to 150 EUR |
| Terre Blanche, Le Chateau | Dave Thomas resort course near Cannes | about 110 to 180 EUR |
| Saint Endreol | Dramatic Var resort course | about 70 to 130 EUR |
| Servanes or Dolce Fregate | Alpilles and coastal Provence | about 60 to 120 EUR |
Best time to book: April to June and September to October give warm, comfortable golf and the region at its most pleasant, while high summer is hot and busy. Book 2 to 4 months ahead for the best resort rooms and tee times, especially around the spring and autumn shoulder. Tee times via our trip enquiry; where to stay via our recommended hotels and resorts.
Plan a Provence golf trip
Tell us roughly when you want to travel and how much golf you want, and a concierge will build a Provence trip around Pont Royal and the Var resorts, with vineyards, hill towns and the coast, and no obligation.
Provence golf holiday questions
Where is best for a golf holiday in Provence?
The natural anchor is Pont Royal, Seve Ballesteros's championship course in the Durance valley, central to the Luberon and inland Provence. For a resort base, Terre Blanche and Saint Endreol in the Var pair golf with hotels, spas and the coast. Many trips combine an inland base around Pont Royal with a few days in the Var.
When is the best time for golf in Provence?
April to June and September to October are ideal, warm and comfortable with the region at its best, while high summer is hot and the courses and roads are busy. Winter golf is playable on milder days but the season is firmly spring to autumn.
How much does a golf holiday in Provence cost?
Green fees run from roughly 60 to 180 euros depending on course and season, with the resort courses at the top. A four to five night trip with golf, a comfortable hotel, a car and the wider region typically lands in the low to mid thousands per person. Figures are indicative for 2026; always confirm directly before booking.
Is Provence good for non golfers?
Excellent. The lavender and hill towns of the Luberon, the Roman cities of Arles and Nimes, the Rhone and Bandol vineyards, and the markets, food and coast give a non golfing partner or group plenty to fill the days. Provence is as much a holiday as a golf trip.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts verified June 2026; green fees and package figures indicative for the 2026 season, always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.